Philanthropic Portfolio
At the Emergency Medicine Symposium, we believe that knowledge has the power to heal—but compassion takes it further. What began as a gathering of like-minded clinicians has grown into something greater: a movement that marries academic excellence with purpose. Beyond sharing evidence and expertise, we’re committed to creating tangible change in the real world.
Our philanthropic portfolio reflects a deep-rooted belief in grassroots investment—supporting communities from the ground up with dignity, sustainability, and respect. We are constantly on the lookout for partners who align with our values, who understand that empowering others is not about charity—it’s about trust, shared purpose, and walking alongside those we hope to uplift. For our faculty and delegates, giving back isn’t a gesture. It’s part of the mission.
“If you give a man a piece of land without making him a landowner in his heart, you have given him nothing. Development is not in things, but in people.”
This philosophy echoes deeply with the vision of the Emergency Medicine Symposium. Our approach to philanthropy goes beyond charity—it is about investing in the dignity, skills, and aspirations of individuals. We believe that real progress takes root when people are empowered to shape their own future, not when aid is simply delivered from the outside. It is this belief in grassroots development—where ownership, knowledge, and community resilience grow from within—that guides our commitment to finding and working alongside partners who share this purpose.
Emergency Medicine Symposium 2025
Cebu | Philipines
Donated
AUD $61 500
to Palmera
Emergency Medicine Symposium 2024
Koh Samui | Thailand
Donated
AUD $102 000
to Palmera
Emergency Medicine Symposium 2023
Langkawi | Malaysia
Donated
AUD $25 584
to Palmara
Palmera
Palmera is an Australian-registered charity that supports vulnerable families in Sri Lanka by strengthening their economic independence and resilience. Their work is guided by three core approaches that have been refined to create real, measurable impact. Rather than imposing fixed models, Palmera adapts its strategies to align with the needs and strengths of each community—ensuring culturally respectful and contextually relevant solutions. With a strong emphasis on inclusion, sustainability, and self-reliance, Palmera has positively impacted tens of thousands of lives and continues to work alongside communities to build a future of choice, security, and opportunity.
Vanni Hope
Vanni Hope is an Australian-registered charity working across Sri Lanka to empower communities to rise out of poverty through sustainable, grassroots development. Since 2016, they have focused on improving access to clean water, nutritious food, secure shelter, and quality education—while fostering long-term self-reliance. Their community-led approach ensures that every program is tailored to local needs, developed in close collaboration with trusted on-the-ground partners. Committed to dignity, transparency, and measurable impact, Vanni Hope continues to invest in people—supporting not just recovery, but resilience and hope for generations to come.
Disclaimer – Our Commitment to Integrity in Giving
Emergency Medicine Symposium is an Australian-registered business committed to ethical giving and sustainable impact. We proudly act as a public donor to carefully selected Australian-registered charities that are independently governed and fully accountable to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
While we passionately support their missions, Emergency Medicine Symposium does not participate in the administration, governance, or day-to-day operations of our charity partners. Our role is to connect purpose with possibility—ensuring that the funds raised through our events go directly to the organisations equipped to create lasting, community-led change.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency and integrity, and we thank our delegates for walking alongside us—not only in learning, but in lifting lives.